Effective 10/1/24: Co-pays will Resume for CHIP COVID-19 Services

Date: 07/03/24

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) waived co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) members. This waiver will end on September 30, 2024.

Providers may begin collecting co-pays for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatment rendered to CHIP eligible members for dates of service on or after October 1, 2024.

Providers may not charge co-pays for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient office visits.

Co-pays have been permanently removed for mental health and substance use disorder outpatient office visits to comply with federal regulations.

CHIP co-pays that members must pay are determined based on their income and do not apply to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, CHIP Perinate and CHIP Perinatal newborn members.

Providers must adhere to co-pay guidelines outlined in the Superior HealthPlan STAR, CHIP, STAR+PLUS, STAR Health and STAR Kids Provider Manual (PDF), in the Provider Manuals section of Superior’s Training and Manuals webpage. Eligibility and co-pay information may be verified via Superior’s Secure Provider Portal.

For additional assistance, please contact your designated Account Manager. To access their contact information visit, Find My Account Manager.